Chapter 1740 : Thalion (Person Name) Town Immortal Halberd

At this moment, Daoist Shenyuan channeled the Abyssal Sword Art, augmenting it with the force of the Ancient Abyssal Sword as he cleaved downward. A cataclysmic wave of sword intent surged through the galaxy, as if capable of tearing apart a primordial chaos universe.

"Hmph—"

Seeing the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword approaching, Eldrin furrowed his brow slightly.

With a flick of his sleeve, he activated the Primordial Qi Grasping Hand. In that instant, a colossal hand blotted out the sky and descended with crushing force, colliding violently against the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword.

Boom—

In an instant, the Half-Step Sect Master-level divine power clashed with the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, sending an overwhelmingly brilliant shockwave rippling through all directions.

The Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, with its unparalleled sharpness, actually cleaved through the Primal Chaos Qi Grasping Hand under the enhancement of the Divine Abyss Sword Art.

Seeing the Chaos Primordial Grasp shattered, Daoist Shenyuan laughed maniacally, "Your Chaos Primordial Grasp has been broken! How much longer can you keep up this arrogance?"

As the words faded, the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword erupted with peerless radiance, its overwhelming residual might continuing to slash toward Eldrin.

"Perhaps it is time for me to cultivate and create a lethal sword technique that amplifies the power of divine ability immortal swords."

Eldrin murmured inwardly. His Chaos Heavenly Scripture was profoundly exquisite, capable of amplifying both divine abilities and immortal treasures, yet it ultimately lacked the specialized focus of a dedicated sword art.

If, upon unleashing the Chaos Heavenly Scripture, 1 could further create a supreme slaughter sword technique to amplify the Heavenly Li Twin Swords, perhaps this pair of natal immortal swords would no longer remain so impractical.

As his thoughts wavered, Eldrin summoned the Primordial Chaos True Aura to shield himself, blocking the strike from the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword.

Then he soared into the heavens, the Chaos Heavenly Halberd in his hand repelling the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, and with a sweep of his sleeve, he forcefully summoned the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder to strike at the Divine Abyss Daoist.

"What a perfect opportunity!"

Seeing Eldrin dare to strike again, Daoist Shenyuan immediately channeled his power into the 10 1000 Abyss Ancient Cauldron, blocking the blow with all its might.

Immediately after, he once again activated his innate divine ability. In an instant, a torrential river of sword abyss engulfed heaven and earth, roaring toward Eldrin (Person Name).

After the Chaos Primordial Qi Grasping Hand was broken, the Chaos True Barrier also suffered significant backlash and its power was diminished. Now, under the relentless assault of endless sword energies striking down upon it, the Chaos Primordial Qi True Barrier was immediately pushed to the brink of collapse.

"Face your doom!"

In that very instant, Daoist Shenyuan seized the opening.

With a sudden surge of power, he swung the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword to cleave toward Eldrin (Person Name), luring Eldrin (Person Name) into activating the Sky-Severing Twin Swords and the Earth-Sovereign Bell (Magic Treasure) to parry the strike. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the 10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron (Magic Treasure).

"Boom!"

In an instant, the supreme ancient primordial treasure descended with world-suppressing might. The colossal cauldron of antiquity came crashing down, seeking to subdue Eldrin on the spot.

With this strike, he would unleash the full might of the supreme innate ancient cauldron to settle the outcome once and for all.

"Not good."

Everyone’s hearts skipped a beat, and they immediately prepared to lend a hand.

But in that very instant, Eldrin shot into the sky, his sleeve billowing as he unleashed an ethereal sword aura.

Everyone looked up and saw a sword aura of nothingness cleaving through the heavens with overwhelming force, splitting apart the void between sky and earth, forcibly dividing the Endless Sea of the Sword Abyss in 2.

"It's the Taixu Sword Art!"

Chunxuzi gasped in astonishment, only to exclaim moments later, "No—he has fused the Taixu Sword Art with his innate ability, the Taiyi Xuhuan Sword Qi, mastering their essence to create his own half-step Patriarch-level sword technique!"

"Such extraordinary talent is simply inconceivable!"

At this moment, a half-step Patriarch-level divine art reappeared in the mortal realm. Its unparalleled, epoch-defining sharpness dazzled through countless ages, cleaving the vast expanse with the power to suppress all existence.

This was a true supreme divine ability of slaughter. Wherever it passed, innate sword qi sundered all things, rending heaven and earth with nothing it could not destroy. In but an instant, it pierced through everything.

The Daoist Shenyuan sought to summon the 10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron to block the attack, but realized it was already too late. He could only hastily activate his protective divine art to shield himself.

Yet as this strand of Innate Void Cosmos Sword Qi swept out, his protective divine ability was instantly severed. The overwhelming divine might shook the heavens, cleaving his physical body in 2 on the spot.

"Ah—"

In the blink of an eye, Daoist Shenyuan was sent flying, blood spraying from his lips as he suffered unprecedented devastation.

Had he cultivated the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Body, or possessed the 10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron to protect himself, he might have withstood this blow.

However, without the protection of the 10 1000 Abyss Ancient Cauldron (Magic Treasure) nor the perfected Innate Body (Cultivation Realm) to shield him, the strike left Daoist Shen Yuan (Person Name) grievously wounded and devoid of any strength to continue fighting.

"I concede."

In the blink of an eye, the Divine Abyss Daoist immediately spoke up. Without hesitation, he activated the 10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron to shield himself, merged his Dao principles with his physical form, and consumed the immortal elixir with full force to heal his wounds.

However, judging by the constantly eroding Void Cosmos Sword Qi within his physical body, it was likely he wouldn't be able to recover from his injuries in a short time.

Eldrin did not intervene in this matter. Although there was long-standing enmity between the 2 parties, this was ultimately a fair duel of swords—hardly a situation that warranted lethal force.

Although the Daoist Shenyuan had suffered severe injuries, he still retained some of his combat prowess. If he focused solely on fleeing, there was a high chance he could escape with his life.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin turned his gaze toward the Western Qi Heaven God.

At this moment, Xiqi Tian Shen carried the Xiqi Divine Pearl above his head while gripping Thalion's Immortal-Suppressing Halberd, sweeping through all directions. Alone, he faced 3 extraordinary heroes of this era, yet never yielded an inch of ground.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, although Chen Qiyuan and his 2 companions possessed formidable strength, the Western Qi Heaven God had long achieved the Great Perfection of the Innate True Body, placing him in an invincible position from the very beginning.

Although the combined strength of the 3 was rarely seen in this world, they could not break through his Innate True Body, making it impossible to defeat him.

Moreover, if the battle were to drag on for tens of thousands of exchanges, the 3 of them would most likely still be defeated.

After all, the 3 of them had only just entered the Celestial Immortal realm, and unlike Eldrin (Person Name) who possessed a cosmos spanning 180,000,000 light-years, their magical power paled in comparison to the Western Aether Heaven God.

But now, with the defeat of the Divine Abyss Ancestor, Eldrin had his hands free, and the Western Qi Heaven God finally revealed a bitter smile.

Although he had cultivated a Great Perfection Immortal Body and was protected by the supreme innate treasure, the Xiqi Divine Pearl, he was by no means an indestructible golden body.

Eldrin's Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, along with his Half-Step Patriarch-level Taiyi Void Cosmos Sword Qi, both possessed the potential to inflict severe injuries upon him.

If the bitter struggle were to continue, even if he did not perish, he would suffer grievous wounds.

With this thought in mind, the Western Qi Heavenly Sovereign immediately urged the Thalion (Person Name) God-Subduing Spear to repel the 3 opponents, then leaped out of the encirclement. Only then did he speak with a tone of reluctant resignation.

"Today's battle was not a defeat on my part, but rather a failure of the Divine Abyss Daoist's cultivation."

"This first sword contest, we shall concede victory to you."

Tai Cang Di Yang, however, let out a cold snort and withdrew the Yin Yang Immortal-Slaying Spear. "Your immortal physique is not bad," he declared. "Once I break through to the mid-stage Celestial Immortal realm, I will surely cross blades with you again."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's eyes flickered with a subtle gleam.

As cultivation advances to higher realms, the importance of the physical body only grows greater.

Cultivators on the path to ascension often favor refining immortal swords and spiritual treasures, for no matter how formidable 1's physical body becomes, it remains mortal flesh. Even at the peak of cultivation, it can never rival spiritual artifacts and immortal blades forged through thousands of temperings with divine metals.

However, upon reaching the Ascension Realm and cultivating an immortal body, the physical strength of an immortal would grow increasingly astonishing.

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's recruitment ceremony had just concluded. On the vast testing square, a young man in blue robes stood silently, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "Lin Xuan, inferior spiritual root, unqualified!" The deacon's cold announcement still echoed in his ears, each word piercing his heart like a sharp blade. Around him, countless mocking gazes fell upon him, accompanied by disdainful whispers. "Tch, and I thought he was some prodigy, wasting the sect's precious testing token." "An inferior spiritual root dares to dream of joining the Azure Cloud Sect? How laughable." Lin Xuan took a deep breath, suppressing the raging emotions within. He had traveled across mountains and rivers, trekking thousands of miles to reach the Azure Cloud Sect, only to end up with such an outcome. Just as he was about to turn and leave, a clear voice called out from behind. "Wait!" A young girl in white robes descended from the sky, her figure graceful and elegant, like a fairy from a painting. The crowd immediately erupted in exclamations. "It's Senior Sister Su! The number 1 beauty of the Azure Cloud Sect!" Su Lingxue (Person Name) stood before Lin Xuan, her gaze calm as she said, "Your spiritual root may be inferior, but your will is steadfast. I can give you a chance—become an outer sect servant disciple. Are you willing?" The crowd was in an uproar. Outer sect servant disciples were nothing more than menial laborers in the sect, with no status to speak of. Yet to everyone's surprise, Lin Xuan bowed without hesitation. "I am willing!" Su Lingxue nodded slightly and tossed him a token. "Report to the Outer Peak Affairs Hall tomorrow." After saying this, she turned into a streak of light and disappeared. Lin Xuan tightly gripped the token in his hand, his eyes burning with determination. Servant disciple? So what! He still remembered the mysterious bronze mirror his grandfather had left him before his passing. Perhaps it held the key to changing his destiny. Chapter 2 The Outer Peak Affairs Hall was bustling with activity. Lin Xuan followed the crowd and received his identity token and a servant disciple's gray robe. "Remember, servant disciples must complete their assigned tasks every month. Those who fail will be expelled from the sect," the deacon said coldly, handing him a jade slip. Lin Xuan infused the jade slip with his spiritual sense and saw the tasks listed inside: - Tidy the Herb Garden for 30 days - Mine 1,000 low-grade spirit stones - Transcribe 10 basic cultivation manuals The surrounding servant disciples gasped at the sight. "This is practically an impossible mission!" "Yeah, just mining 1,000 low-grade spirit stones would take at least 3 months!" Lin Xuan remained silent, tucking the jade slip into his robe. He was assigned to a dilapidated thatched hut. As night fell, he took out the bronze mirror left by his grandfather. The mirror was ancient and covered in patina, with obscure patterns carved around it. Under the moonlight, the patterns seemed to come alive, faintly glowing. Lin Xuan bit his fingertip and dripped a drop of blood onto the mirror. Suddenly, the bronze mirror erupted with dazzling golden light, and countless mysterious symbols surged into his mind. "9 Revolutions Mysterious Art (Cultivation Method)..." "Divine Refining Technique (Spiritual Sense Method)..." "1000 Changes Transformation (Disguise Technique)..." Massive amounts of information flooded his mind, and Lin Xuan felt as if his head was about to split open. When he finally came to, he discovered that the bronze mirror had vanished, leaving only a small mirror mark between his eyebrows. He focused his spiritual sense and was shocked to find that his mental power had increased several times over. Even his originally chaotic spiritual roots now seemed to have undergone some subtle change. "This is..." Lin Xuan's heart raced. He immediately sat cross-legged and began operating the most basic Qi Refining Technique. To his astonishment, the speed of absorbing spiritual energy was now several times faster than before! Chapter 3 3 months later, in the back mountains of the outer peaks. Lin Xuan stood in a mountain stream, his palms swirling with spiritual energy. With a light shout, the spiritual energy shot out, striking a boulder the size of a millstone and shattering it into dust. "Fifth level of Qi Refining... I've finally broken through!" A trace of excitement flashed in his eyes. Over the past 3 months, with the help of the bronze mirror, his cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds. Not only had he completed all his tasks, but he had also secretly mastered several powerful techniques. Just as he was about to continue practicing, several figures suddenly descended from the sky, blocking his path. The leader, a young man in brocade robes, said coldly, "Lin Xuan, hand over the 5 Elements Lotus, and I might spare your life!" Lin Xuan's heart sank. A few days ago, he had accidentally obtained a 5 Elements Lotus (Heavenly Material Earth Treasure) while performing a mission, never expecting it to be discovered. "Senior Brother Zhao, I don't know what you're talking about," Lin Xuan replied calmly. Zhao Kuang (Person Name) sneered, "Still playing dumb? Then don't blame me for being ruthless!" As he finished speaking, the 3 people behind him immediately spread out, surrounding Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan's eyes turned cold. Since things had come to this, there was no need to hold back. "Since you're seeking death, don't blame me!" He formed hand seals with both hands, and spiritual energy surged around him. A fiery red longsworn materialized out of thin air—the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) he had refined in secret. "Go!" The longsword turned into a streak of crimson light, sweeping toward the crowd with overwhelming force. Zhao Kuang's expression changed dramatically. "This is... a high-grade magic treasure! How is that possible!" Before he could finish, the crimson light had already reached him.